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Wednesday, November 27th, 2013DSM Dyneema Launches Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology For Life Protection, Combining Ultimate Performance And Usability In One Material
Sunday, November 24th, 2013Fusion of science, technology and engineering yields a revolutionary solution for hard and soft ballistic armor
Paris, 19 November 2013 – DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema, and world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, today officially introduced Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology, built on its Radical Innovation platform, the company’s newest product development program. Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology combines breakthroughs in polymer science, next-generation fiber technology and unique uni-directional engineering to deliver up to 25 percent higher ballistic protection while reducing weight by up to 20 percent. Here at Milipol 2013, three companies – Rheinmetall Ballistic Protection GmbH, Point Blank Enterprises and TenCate Advanced Armour – are exhibiting applications that feature the first Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology products. These initial applications demonstrate the exceptional capabilities of this new technology and set the stage for future innovations in soft and hard ballistic protection. All Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology products are manufactured at the DSM Dyneema facility in Greenville, N.C.
“We have eliminated the traditional compromise between higher protection and lower weight, enabling armor manufacturers to meet tomorrow’s threats and design challenges,” said Shitij Chabba, Global Segment Director, Life Protection, DSM Dyneema. “With off-the-chart ballistic performance combined with the lightest weight and lowest profile ever demonstrated, Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology will define future standards in life protection, including soldier modernization. This dramatically different technology is not just the first deliverable from our Radical Innovation initiative, it’s also a clear demonstration of our ongoing commitment to saving lives.”
DSM Dyneema views adoption of next-generation material technologies as critical in addressing major law enforcement and military trends that are intensifying the need to reduce the weight of protective gear. Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology delivers benefits of significantly lighter weight – enhanced comfort and flexibility for people and greater range, agility and capacity for vehicles – while providing extreme ballistic performance.
The new products based on Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology can be used to design personal protection (vests, inserts, helmets, soft armor applications and extremity protection) and vehicle armor. Additional products based on this technology are planned.
Dedicated to Innovation
DSM Dyneema has two unique paths for providing the best protection to law enforcement and the military. Radical Innovations are major breakthrough products that leap over the highest-performance solutions and create new standards in performance. Micro Innovations enhance the DSM Dyneema product portfolio with incremental improvements that help manufacturers and designers quickly respond to tenders and specifications from their customers with innovative solutions that meet every budget need.
AirLite Plate Carriers and Chest Rigs Now Available From Crye Precision
Sunday, November 17th, 2013
Crye’s AirLite technology, first debuted at SHOT Show 2012 is now available for order from Crye Precision. There are four models of plate carriers to choose from depending on which plates you use and what features you want as well as a chest rig that can be worn in conjunction with the AirLite series of carriers as well as Crye’s LV-MBAV and LV-RBAV. Unfortunately, they don’t offer a set of strap accessories for stand alone use yet.
For example, the EK01 accepts SAPI cut plates and weighs in at extremely low weights:
SM = 9.2oz
MD = 9.8oz
LG = 10.4oz
XL = 11.2oz
The EK01 and EK03 accept SAPI and Swimmer Cut plates respectively. The EK02 and EK04 also integrate side plate pouches as well as their respective front and rear plates. Front and rear plates can be placed in included plate covers for camouflage and protection.
Available in any color as long as it’s MultiCam.
Blast From The Past – The Latest MultiCam Knockoff
Thursday, November 7th, 2013We’ve had a few incredulous readers contact us with doubts that the Army would actually alter the OCP/MultiCam pattern on their own so we thought it best to share this blast from the past. We broke this story on March 25th, 2011.
MultiCam was developed by Crye Precision and is currently one of the most popular camouflage patterns on the market. It’s been adopted by numerous countries including the US, UK, and Australia. Consequently, we run across MultiCam knockoffs all of the time. Readers send them to us often asking if they are authentic or not. In fact, we received one yesterday that really caught our eye. Generally, copycat patterns are intended for the MilSim or consumer markets which are often more driven by price than performance. But this one was different. It was developed by the US Army and oddly enough, for much the same reasons. Intended as a cost savings measure and yet still be MultiCam compatible, we’re not too sure they have succeeded at either goal. Take a look, and you’ll see what we mean.
Buy Two Level IV Stand Alone ESAPI Plates from TYR Tactical and Get a Free DFAV Carrier
Sunday, November 3rd, 2013
DFAV Carrier Spec Information:
• Designed Utilizing 500d Codura.
• Padded Adjustable Shoulders
• Adjustable Side Buckles
• Average Carrier Weight: 1.6 lbs
Carrier size relates to the size of the plates:
Medium:
Plate Size: 9.5” x 12.5”
Weight: 6.6 lbs +- 5%
Thickness: .75”
Large:
Plate Size: 10.25” x 13.25”
Weight: 7.7 lbs +- 5%
Thickness: .75”
Level IV ESAPI Stand Alone Plate Spec:
Independently tested in accordance with NIJ Standard 0101.04 (not certified):
• Ballistic Resistance Testing (P/BFD) was conducted in accordance with your instructions and the provisions of NIJ-STD- 0101.04, Level IV, using .30 Caliber, 166 grain, AP, M2 ammunition.
• Ballistic Limit Protection Testing (V50 BL[P]) was conducted in accordance with your instructions, and the provisions of NIJ-STD-0101.04, Level IV, using .30 Caliber, 166 grain, AP, M2 ammunition.
• Boron Carbide / Composite
• ESAPI Curvature
www.tyrtactical.com/products/details/new-featured-products/dfav-vest-with-two-level-4-plates
AUSA – Revision
Monday, October 21st, 2013
We stopped by Revision and they showed us a couple of technologies that they are adapting for use in USSOCOM’s TALOS (Tactical Assault Lightweight Operator Suit) program. The Prowler was developed with Canadian firm B-tema and serves as a lower extremity enhancement exoskeleton. Revision is also working to offer armor panels for the Prowler that will protect the legs and in particular the femoral artery from threats.
“Revision is committed to developing next generation Soldier protection. Two key technology programs that were launched at AUSA this year are the ‘Advanced Head Protection System (AHPS),’ and the ‘Prowler Human Augmentation,’ system.
The AHPS is a rifle round stopping helmet, with full maxillo facial protection, integrated electronics, integrated heads up display to Android, and pneumatic liner system that meets the new 14.1 fps impact requirement. The AHPS was developed in concert with the US Army Labs Natick.
The Prowler, is Revision’s Human Augmentation device. It increases a soldiers metabolic reserve while preventing short and long term injuries. The Prowler allows our soldiers to be more lethal on the objective while increasing deployability through reduced injury. The Prowler, has been tested by SOCOM and CANSOFCOM, and is under contract with the US Army Labs Natick. Shown to provide a 33% mechanical advantage, the Prowler proves to be the next human augmentation system.
Both systems are continuing to be innovated in support of several DoD and international programs as well as SOCOM’s TALOS program.”
Revision also showed us their .30 protective helmet solution that was originally developed for the US Army but is being adapted to the TALOS requirement. The Advanced Head Protection System will incorporate a .30 protective mandible and visor as well as the pneumatic, adjustable padding system and dual ratchet-style adjustment already available from Revision.
Coming January 2014 – Point Blank’s Alpha Elite
Monday, October 21st, 2013Coming January 14th, 2014, Alpha Elite is Point Blank’s new Dyneema armor package.
Correction – The armor package is available now. The new carrier comes in Jan 2014.
Learn more at www.eliteproven.com
Ares Armor Introduces Derma Universal Cummerbund Kit
Sunday, October 20th, 2013Many are interested in the innovative Derma Armor Carrier designed by Jon Zum and introduced earlier this year by Ares Armor with its custom low profile cummerbund featuring buckles created in conjunction with AustriAlpin. But, the reality is that most must use an issue armor carrier. Ares has heard your pleas and is offering the Derma Universal Cummerbund Kit retrofit that will work with most front opening armor carriers.
Donning and doffing is accomplished with their custom made attachment from AustriAlpine, meaning no more noise from hook and pile tape. It also adds a release to the system so that a non-releasable carrier is now releasable via pull cord attached into the system. Finally, the DUCK offers a triple bungee design not found anywhere else.
